Rawlins County - Class of 1970 Atwood Kansas

Where have the years gone? It's hard to believe! 40 years later. We arrived here in Atwood Kansas early Friday afternoon and got set up at a real nice, convenient site right across the street from the Atwood Lake. Very close to downtown, but also a short drive to the golf course, Country Club and the Banquet location, the Knights of Columbus hall.
Friday Evening the class met in the basement of the Country Club where they had snacks and beers and the Annuals and pictures. There were 74 that graduated in 1970 and about 30 showed up so that wasn't a bad turnout. They have lost 5 to Accidents and Cancer. Lots of visiting and a late night~!
Saturday morning DH's youngest sister showed up so we had a good visit and walked over to the cafe on the highway for a bite of lunch before we had to bid her farewell and make it up to the High School for Formal Pictures, and then to another gathering at a location right down the street from here in a nice backyard. More snacks and lots of stories! The banquet was pretty good. There were about 500 served. The dance was held at the Skyline, a remodeled Dance Hall, back to it's original condition. A good time was had by all. Another late night!
This morning I was not amused when the alarm went off at 6! Up and at 'em for a golf tournament and lunch. I stayed home! KayCee and I walked around the lake on the walking path! This area is a great location for family gatherings and picnics! We are headed out to the Cemetery to decorate graves now. I'm glad I waited, as the wind blew about 40 miles an hour last night and I'll bet some of the flowers that were already there and not tied down are probably in the next county! We are going to stop at a grill station on the other side of the lake and get some brisket for supper. It really smelled good!
It has been a really good weekend. DH had a good time seeing all the old class mates and telling stories from the past. The old town is holding up well, although the class of 2010 only has about half as many grads. Population here is shrinking as well. Tune in tomorrow for more, this internet really slow loading pics. I have two years to wait for my 40th reunion, I've just been taking notes! We leave in the morning for Hudson Colorado, about a 4 hour drive. Will stop and see Ds brother, and I don't think we'll be in a toot to leave in the morning. I'm still tired! Hope we will escaped the stormy area unscathed!